5 must-watch matches of Adam Cole before WWE

Modified Jun 08, 2019 06:23 GMT

Current NXT North American Champion Adam Cole

#2 Adam Cole vs Kyle O’Reilly - ROH: Best in the World, 2012

Current stablemates as part of The Undisputed Era, both Adam Cole and Kyle O’Reilly had one of the most epic rivalries on the Independent scene, that saw them compete against each other on numerous occasions for promotions such as ROH and PWG.

Cole and O’Reilly have had plenty of matches against each other on several occasions and even till 2017, the two men have stood across the ring against each other when they competed for the ROH World Title at Wrestle Kingdom 11. However, one of the most memorable Cole vs O’Reilly matches is their Hybrid Fighting Rules match from 2012, which was a crazy and absolutely physical match.

The sequences and various spots in this contest were brilliant and Adam Cole bleeding like a zombie was another solid touch to this match as well and by the end of the match, one can truly admit to the fact that this was both Cole and KOR’s best match till date.

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